Flutie vs Smith for Jersey 22 | Florida Gators Football News

ESPN’s top college football players by jersey number sparked debate, with Tim Tebow dominating at No. 15 and Doug Flutie edging out Emmitt Smith at No. 22 — a decision that’s fueling serious discussion. Flutie’s iconic Hail Mary, Heisman win, and 10K passing yards make him a legend, but his stats tell a different story: low completion rates, 54 interceptions, and more picks than touchdowns in 1982. Meanwhile, Emmitt Smith was a college powerhouse, leading the SEC in rushing twice and racking up nearly 1,600 yards as a junior on a less-than-stacked team — a career often overshadowed by his NFL greatness. The argument? Smith’s raw production in college might deserve the No. 22 spot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/947cd52c40b1ec7c